The saga of the fallout from the family day picnic that left Brookville Park in ruins continues.
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Malakov-Wife takes stand 2
Prosecutor Brad Leventhal continued to poke holes in Mazoltuv Borukhova’s alleged alibi that she did not see the man who killed her estranged husband.
Malakov-Wife takes stand 1
In a surprise twist in the Malakov case, Mazoltuv Borukhova took the stand and denied being part in her husband’s murder. Prosecutor Brad Leventhal didn’t buy her story.
Booze taints family day in Brookville
Two political figures were in hot water after a party they co-sponsored left Brookville Park in disarray.
Jamaica convenience store sells another golden ticket
Looks like lightning strikes twice for Lotto players in Jamaica.
Two men die off Rockaway waters
The rough waters off the Rockaway coast claimed the lives of two Queens fathers who were trying to beat the heat.
Afghan war claims life of Marine from Queens
Queens lost another of its sons when Marine Lance Cpl. Leopold F. Damas was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan.
Malakov-Shooter arrested
All it took was a fingerprint and an arrest for jumping a subway turnstile to catch Daniel Malakov’s shooter. What was more shocking was that he was related to Malakov’s estranged wife.
Widower set to sue city over swine flu death
The wife of Mitchell Wiener, who was the first New York City resident to die of the H1N1 virus, shocked the city when she filed a notice against it for her husband’s death.
Malakov-Verdict: Extended Web version
It took a Queens jury less than a day to convict Daniel Malakov’s killers. The verdict could not have been better news to the slain dentist’s family.
City orders Katrina family out of St. Albans
A family of Katrina victims are in a helpless situation after the Department of Buildings issued a vacate order for their illegally modified apartment.
Malakov-Setencing
After more than a year after Daniel Malakov was gunned down, his estranged wife and her accomplice were sentenced to life in prison for the homicide. Although both defendants were emotional before the judge put them behind bars forever, the punishment was bittersweet for Malakov’s family.
Kew Gardens man claims $82.7M lottery prize
After weeks of laying low, the winner of a Mega Million lottery accepts his prize.
Grand Theft Auto IV vs Bloomberg
Late March 2007, gamers across the world cheer as the first preview of the new Grand Theft Auto game hits the net. The video game series, where the player takes the role of a criminal, has been notorious for its use of graphic violence, sex and language.
For those reasons, New York City officials were not happy that the new game was being set in a caricature of New York.
Flushing Meadow Victim
During the winter of 2006, Flushing Meadow Corona Park was the site of several violent muggings. One of the victims, Krzysztof Majchrzak, recollected his experience.
Times Square stabbing
Security guard Eddy Juarez had an unusual day when he had to confront a deranged knife wielding man. Despite getting stabbed in the arm, Juarez shared his story from his hospital bed.
Sean Bell-The Day After
New York City’s black community was in shock following the police shooting of Sean Bell, hours before he was set to marry his high school sweetheart. Rev. Al Sharpton led a rally outside the hospital where Bell’s two friends were recuperating following the 50-shot barrage.
Astoria blackout followup
After Western Queens lost power during the summer of 2006, Con Edison supplied energy to residents and businesses with special generators. The remedy, however, presented its own set of problems.